2. Team news

Liverpool: Roberto Firmino missed out in Germany but returned to action at the weekend, so he could be an option for Jurgen Klopp. But we can probably expect Divock Origi to lead the line after his standout display at the Westfalenstadion. Jordan Henderson is out.

Borussia Dortmund: Ikay Gundogan could be back for the Black and Yellows after a run-out against Schalke at the weekend. Neven Subotic is out, however.

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3. Predicted sides

Dortmund:

Liverpool:

4. Reasons for Liverpool fans to be optimistic

The Reds have turned in three impressive performances on the spin, thwarting Spurs and Dortmund before thrashing Stoke.

Divock Origi looks to have found his niche in the side, providing energy to stretch the game in the final third.

The Anfield crowd tends to have an influence on big European nights.

5. Reasons for Dortmund fans to be optimistic

Thomas Tuchel rested most of his stars at the weekend, meaning Dortmund will be fresh.

8. Liverpool’s key man

Emre Can will have to step up in midfield for Liverpool (Image: Stu Forster/Getty)

It could be a big game for Emre Can .

The midfielder has really started to hit his stride this term, catching the eye with a series of determined, classy displays for the Reds.

Against Dortmund – opponents he knows better than most – he will have to step up and become a leader in the engine room. With Henderson out and Joe Allen likely to come in, he will be the main man, charged with breaking up attacks and getting Liverpool on the front foot.

9. Dortmund’s key man

Danger man: Aubameyang has been on fire this term (Image: Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been in devastating form so far this season. He scores goals aplenty but his link-up play with Marco Reus and Henrikh Mkhitaryan is key.

His movement frees up space for the midfield runners to exploit, and he is capable of drifting wide and exploding down the middle.

He is devastating in front of goal with both feet and possesses an aerial prowess defenders must be wary off. Arguably the complete striking package... and he doesn't usually draw two blanks in a row.

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10. Betting odds

Liverpool 39/20

The draw 13/5

Dortmund 29/20

Odds collected from Unibet.

11. Quote corner

Jurgen Klopp: “Against a high quality team you certainly need to be brave. If you just try to defend then your chance becomes smaller and smaller and smaller, and so you have to have your own moments, and be brave to do that.

“Being brave is one of the most important things in football - and most certainly against Dortmund.”